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Senate roll call 98 · 68th Congress · Apr 23, 1924

To amend, in the nature of a substitute, H.R. 7959, by permitting an option so that the ex-service men may elect to receive in cash, the amount of money to whic

On Apr 23, 1924, the Senate voted 37–48 (HR 7959). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–41, Democrats 31–11, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 68th Congress (1923–1924), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
37
No
48
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 23, 1924

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 41 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend, in the nature of a substitute…: Senate Vote, Apr 23, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-S-98/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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